Module 8 Discussion - How can you observe personality

8-1Discussion

Module Eight. Since your first discussion, you have been exposed to new ideas and learned about many different theories and traditions in the study of personality. You have applied these theories in a variety of contexts from the personal to the workplace or classroom. Now, let's look back on your first discussion post of this course where you created your own theory of personality based on your own observation and life experiences and see how your thoughts might be different or where your intuition was confirmed.

For your initial post, we will answer the same questions presented to you in Module One. Create a theory that reflects your growth in this course by answering the following questions in about 10 to 15 sentences.

• How can you observe personality?
• Where does personality come from?
• What is the value of studying personality in yourself and others?
• Is personality changeable? Does it shift over time?
• Have your thoughts and opinions changed from the beginning of the course? Why or why not?
  • If your thoughts have changed, share what theories or theorists had the most impact on you.

Next, describe how studying personality connects to one of the following programmatic themes:

• Self-care
• Social justice
• Emotional intelligence
• Career connections
• Ethics

Remember to respond to two peers while being respectful of and sensitive to their viewpoints. Consider advancing the discussion in the following ways:

• Post an article, video, or additional research to reinforce a peer's idea or challenge them to see their point from a different perspective.
• Consider asking a content-relevant question or discussing your own personal experiences.